{"id":7069,"date":"2026-02-04T18:45:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/?p=7069"},"modified":"2026-02-04T18:45:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:45:14","slug":"the-podium-omar-lashin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/the-podium-omar-lashin\/","title":{"rendered":"The Podium \/ Omar Lashin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concept &amp; Site\u00a0Strategy:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Located\u00a0on a prominent windy corner site in Talas, this project is defined by its responsiveness to climatic challenges and its ambition to serve as a social anchor for the local community. The primary design strategy\u00a0utilizes\u00a0a stepped, terraced massing\u2014reminiscent of a ziggurat form. This geometric stepping serves a dual purpose: it aerodynamically deflects strong prevailing winds to protect the street level and roof terraces, while simultaneously maximizing natural sunlight exposure for the upper levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Architectural Form &amp;\u00a0Materiality:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aesthetically, the project embraces a modern, utilitarian language associated with &#8220;Soft Brutalism.&#8221; The fa\u00e7ade is characterized by a uniform grey texture, resembling smooth concrete or stucco, which grants the building a monolithic and grounded presence. This visual weight is prioritized over ornamentation, focusing instead on pure geometric\u00a0form. To\u00a0balance the solidity of the concrete, the design employs two distinct glazing strategies. A vertical central core of floor-to-ceiling curtain walls creates a &#8220;lantern&#8221; effect, marking the main entrance and vertical circulation. Flanking this core, the wings feature rhythmic, horizontal punched windows, providing necessary privacy for the upper-level functions while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a strong visual order.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program &amp; Social Hub:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0While the upper floors provide private accommodation, the ground floor is designed to dissolve the barrier between the building and the\u00a0neighbourhood. Conceived as a lively social hub, the program features a black-box\u00a0theatre, a community caf\u00e9, and an acting workshop. These spaces are arranged to foster interaction: visitors can transition from watching a performance in the\u00a0theatre\u00a0to discussing it in the\u00a0caf\u00e9 or\u00a0engaging in creative learning in the workshop. Large storefront windows at street level activate the pedestrian realm, inviting the community inside and turning the building into a stage for social connection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7072\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1f194629-1e23-466b-8ae4-9446cdb8cb47-210x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"1006\" srcset=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1f194629-1e23-466b-8ae4-9446cdb8cb47-210x300.jpg 210w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1f194629-1e23-466b-8ae4-9446cdb8cb47.jpg 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-7071\" src=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0608a6f3-636a-4709-9927-11f9163e9b83-213x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"702\" height=\"989\" srcset=\"http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0608a6f3-636a-4709-9927-11f9163e9b83-213x300.jpg 213w, http:\/\/archworks.agu.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/0608a6f3-636a-4709-9927-11f9163e9b83.jpg 611w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Concept &amp; Site\u00a0Strategy:\u00a0Located\u00a0on a prominent windy corner site in Talas, this project is defined by its responsiveness to climatic challenges and its ambition to serve as a social anchor for the local community. The primary design strategy\u00a0utilizes\u00a0a stepped, terraced massing\u2014reminiscent of a ziggurat form. 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